Author Archives: Alicia Salazar

    What is the most wondrous thing that has ever happened to you? The Picture Book of the Week is El cabello maravilloso de Dalia in Spanish and Dalia’s Wondrous Hair in English. It is a dual language book written and illustrated by Laura Lacámara. About the Book: Dalia is a young girl whose hair growsContinue reading “El cabello maravilloso de Dalia/Dalia’s Wondrous Hair by Laura Lacámara”

What do you do at night when you are supposed to be in bed? The Picture Book of the Week is Tired Town, written by Patricia Marx and illustrated by Roz Chast. About the Book: Nellie Bee Nightly is not tired, even though it is bed time and even though she might or might not haveContinue reading “Tired Town by Patricia Marx and Roz Chast”

How did your parents put you to bed? The Picture Book of the Week is Salsa Lullaby, written by Jen Arena (jenarenabooks.com) and illustrated by Erika Meza (erikameza.com). About the Book: As the title suggests, Salsa Lullaby is a story about bedtime. It is about a baby that is being lulled to sleep by his/her mother and father.Continue reading “Salsa Lullaby by Jen Arena and Erika Meza”

Have you ever been in a staring contest? The Picture Book of the Week is The Duck Never Blinks, written and illustrated by Alex Latimer. About the Book: The Duck Never Blinks is an interactive book that asks the reader trying to make the duck blink by shouting, telling sad stories, tricking the duck, and much,Continue reading “The Duck Never Blinks by Alex Latimer”

Where do you come from? The Picture Book of the Week is Magia en una tierra muy lejana, written and illustrated by Mirelle Ortega. About the Book: Magia, available in Spanish and English, is a story about the magic of transformation. The transformation of soil into pineapples. The transformation of words into stories. The transformation ofContinue reading “Magia en una tierra muy lejana by Mirelle Ortega”

How do you express happiness? The picture book of the week is the happiest book ever, written and illustrated by Bob Shea. About the Book: This book wants to be the happiest book ever. It has a real chocolate, dancing cake, a whale with good news, a sun with a new haircut, and host of otherContinue reading “the happiest book ever! by Bob Shea”

Is your New Year’s resolution to get your kids to read more? To get them to learn some Spanish words? To have them learn to persevere and work towards their goals? Capstone has a set of Camila the Star books available in a 14-book set, including titles like Camila the Baking Star, Camila the StageContinue reading “Camila the Star set”

Two new Camila the Star stories are almost here. Starting on January 1, 2024, kids can enjoy two all-new adventures featuring Camila overcoming obstacles and living her dreams. In Camila the Fashion Star, Camila has big plans to create a show called “How to Be a Fashion Star.” The first step is designing a new outfitContinue reading “Two NEW Camila the Star Books!”